Itinerary
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Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, 234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
The Chennai walk is set in Mylapore, an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin the walking tour in Chennai at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, Chennai (Madras) India
Next in our Chennai walk we will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. His stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vasupujya Swami Shwetambar Jain Mandir, 91, Kutchery Rd, Madhavaperumalpuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
The walking tour in Chennai brings us to the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52 and that is indeed the highlight of this Chennai walk.
Duration: 45 minutes